Chicago CubsvsSt. Louis Cardinals
CHC 4/STL 2
Things to say
The Cubs beat the Cardinals 4-2 in 10 innings at Busch Stadium.
01
opener
Cubs took it in extras, 4-2. Free runner on second in the 10th and they cashed in. Classic getaway-day grind.
02
key player
The Cubs bullpen was the real MVP. Slammed the door on the heart of the Cardinals order when it mattered. Not one clean look.
03
hot take
St. Louis went to the pen too early and it bit them. Their starter still had gas. Bad button.
04
deep cut
Cardinals stranded runners all night, dead bats with guys on. That's a home loss you feel.
05
exit
Anyway, Cubs at 62-47 and rolling. Let's see if they finish the sweep.
The recap
Cubs went into Busch and stole a getaway-day win, 4-2 in ten. This one was knotted up through nine before Chicago's bats finally left the yard in extras to break the tie, and the bullpen slammed the door in the bottom half.
St. Louis had chances but couldn't cash in with the heart of the order, and now they're back under .500 at 54-55.
The Cubs keep rolling at 62-47 and look like the real deal.